Types of Reinforcement and Punishment & The Limits of Punishment - Chapter 6

Question 1

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 1

• Add stimulus (Candy)
• Increase behavior (Questions)

Question 2

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 2

• Remove stimulus (Light)
• Increase behaviour (Questions)

Question 3

Positive Punishment

Answer 3

• Add stimulus (Ridicule)
• Decrease behaviour (Questions)

Question 4

Negative Punishment

Answer 4

• Remove stimulus (Fun Videos)
• Decrease behavior (Questions)

Question 5

Corporal Punishment

Answer 5

• Interrupts behaviour, but effects are transient
• Linked with:
  
  • Poorer parent-child relationships
  • Poorer mental health
  • Child delinquency
  • Abusive behaviours as adult

Question 6

Non-Physical Punishment

Answer 6

• Effectiveness of Punishment depends on:
  
  • Severity
  • Initial punishment level
  • Contiguity and being understood
  • Consistency
  • Showing appropriate behaviour